Find out how popular the last name Mike is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mike.

Mike, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mike surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mike in America

Mike is the 8408th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mike surname appeared 3,930 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mike.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mike to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mike

The surname MIKE has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "mīc" and "hām," which together mean "big home." This suggests that the name was originally given to someone who lived in a large or prominent dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MIKE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Michehame." This entry refers to a place name in Hertfordshire, England, which further supports the locational origin of the surname.

During the 13th century, the name began to appear in various forms, such as "Mykham," "Mykam," and "Mikeham," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

A notable early bearer of the surname was John Mykham, born in 1285 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent churchman who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1328 until his death in 1349.

Another historical figure was Sir William Mykham, a knight and landowner who lived in the 14th century. He is mentioned in several records related to land transactions and legal disputes in the county of Essex.

In the 16th century, the name MIKE was also associated with a family of wealthy merchants based in London. Thomas Myke, born in 1532, was a successful trader who amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures.

The MIKE surname has also been traced to various place names in England, such as Mickleham in Surrey and Mickleton in Gloucestershire. These locations likely contributed to the spread and adoption of the name in different regions.

Other notable individuals with the surname MIKE include:

1. Robert Myke (1568-1640), an English playwright and poet during the Elizabethan era.
2. Elizabeth Mykham (1624-1678), a Puritan woman known for her detailed diary documenting life in colonial America.
3. John Mycke (1745-1821), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
4. Henry Mykham (1810-1892), a prominent architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London.
5. Emily Mykke (1867-1944), a British suffragette and activist for women's rights.

While the surname MIKE has evolved over time and may have taken on different spellings or variations, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was likely derived from a locational or place name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mike

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mike.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mike was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mike has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mike was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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